A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4972308 Details
Epoch: 230 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 14248082 epoch_slot_no: 251282 block_no: 4972131 slot_leader_id: 4555710 size: 309 time: 2020-11-19 19:32:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5451a6164ec7f3109ea450307738e90d1801fd1d1b90cf692a45c4d86e9122c1Block Operator
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